English 3

Reading a Classification Essay

Read the essay “Motor Heads” and complete the following:1. Highlight the: - thesis statement

- principle of classification, and - name or title of each category

2. Underline the defining characteristics or distinguishing features of each category3. In the margins, annotate the techniques used to convey those features, such as

o Sensory images (which sense?)o Specific details and exampleso Narrationo Dialogue

o Similes and metaphorso Comparison & contrasto Exceptions to categoryo Background information